BSc Computing Science and Physics
Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Mathematics and Physics are required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with Mathematics and Physics required. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. Mathematics and Physics are required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.
About this course
BSc in Physics and Computer Science. Core topics include Programming, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Research Methods. The curriculum integrates core computing coursework with physics subjects spanning calculus, optics, electronics, relativity, and quantum mechanics across all four years. The final year comprises a joint computing and physics project.
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Programming 1
- The Physical Universe A
- Calculus 1
- Algebra
- Web Development
- Object - Oriented Programming
- The Physical Universe B
- Calculus II
- Software Programming
- Databases and Data Management
- Dynamical Phenomena
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Practical Optics and Electronics
- Relativity and Quantum Mechanics
- Light Science
- Human - Computer Interaction
- Principles of Software Engineering
- Energy and Matter
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Software Engineering and Professional Practice
- Distributed Systems and Security
- Advanced Practical Physics
- Operating Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Nuclear and Semiconductor Physics
- Project A
- Research Methods
- Professional Practice in Computing Science
- Modelling Theory
- Nuclear and Semiconductor Physics
- Joint Honours Computer Project
- Statistical Physics and Stochastic Systems
- Security
- Robotics
- Natural Language Processing